Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education