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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning