Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs