Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University