Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals