Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices