Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals