Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book