Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition