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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources