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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education