Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free