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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs