Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)