Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book