Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology