Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses