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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education