Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course