Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources