Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education