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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free