Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)