Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education