Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources