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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software