Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education