Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources