Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education