Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book