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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational