Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education