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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education