Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)