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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education