Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources