Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources