Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources