Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education