Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses