Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course