Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC