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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources