Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education