Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources