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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education