Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources