Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources