Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free