Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC