Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources