Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources