Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources