Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC