Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education