Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education