Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources