Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals