Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs