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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources