Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education