Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals