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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources