Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education