Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education