Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology