Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book