Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education