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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources