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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals