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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC