Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources