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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education