Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit