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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals