Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University