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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education