Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning