Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book