Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning