Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education