Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources