Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition