Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education