Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC