Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses