Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses