Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals