Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals