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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs