Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)