Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources