Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning