Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses