Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education