Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course