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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education