Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)