Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources