Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources