Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free 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. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)