Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources