Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices