Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology