Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses