Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning