Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education