Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education