Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology