Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)