Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources