Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses