Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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