Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources