Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC