Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology