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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education