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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources