Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning