Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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