Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning