Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning