Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs