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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education