Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)