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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals