Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals