Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses