Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC