Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book