Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education