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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC