Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals