Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books