Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)