Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources