Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources