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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit