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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources