Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education