Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book