Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book