Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book