Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education