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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software