Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University