Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources