Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course