Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)