Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education