Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs