Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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