Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education