Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book