Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books