Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education