Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses