Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education