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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources