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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals