Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses