Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs