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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)