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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory