Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education