Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources