Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students 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. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs