Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources