Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses