Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education