Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC