Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses