Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning