Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources