Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources