Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book