Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education