Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources