Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses