Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)