Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books