Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses