Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book