Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)