Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research