Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons