Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education