Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources