Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course