Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free