Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education