Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition