Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources