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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education