Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources