Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources