Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)