Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software