Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program