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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources