Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education