Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals