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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals