Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning