Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing 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 book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit