Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book