Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals