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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs