Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices