Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book