Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video