Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources