Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)