Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources