Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources