Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books