Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education