Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books