Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources