Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education