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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals