Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning