Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals