Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book