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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC