Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course