Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education