Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology