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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses