Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources