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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education