Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)