Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education