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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals