Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education