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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education