Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources