Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources