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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education