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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology