Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video