Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education