Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses