Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University