Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education