Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses