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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book