Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education