Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education