Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education