Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs