Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)