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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education