Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education