Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution