Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources