Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book