Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning