Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)