Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education