Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals