Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology