Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course