Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)