Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals