Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)