Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources