Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)