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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc