Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge 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 topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)