Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books