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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources