Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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