Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course