Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education