Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology