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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory