Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course