Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning