Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education