Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs