Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)