Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book