Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books