Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research