Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning