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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals