Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education