Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books