Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education