Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)