Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology