Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book