Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University