Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning