Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources