Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education