Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources