Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)