Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs