Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)