Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books