Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book