Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education