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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals