Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)