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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course