Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education