Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University