Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education