Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources