Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List