Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)