Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs