Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)