Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources