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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education