Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book