Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video