Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books