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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources