Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education