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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals