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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education