Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs