Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources