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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC