Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources