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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education