Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit