Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources