Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book