Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC