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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education