Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books