Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education