Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book