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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course