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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book