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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses