Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education