Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources