Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC