Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education