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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals