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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education