Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs