Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses