Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)