Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)