Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs