Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book