Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software