Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education