Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education