Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education