Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education