Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education