Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources