Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning