Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc