Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs