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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses