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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals