Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education