Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources