Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses