Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education