Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education