Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book