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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals