Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book