Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program