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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses