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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book