Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education