Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)