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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit