Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers 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