Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education