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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology