Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses