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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)