Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals