Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs