Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC