Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education