Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book