Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education