Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University