Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education