Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational