Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses