Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)