Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)