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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book