Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning