Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs