Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)