Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education