Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)