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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals