Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses