Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education