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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education