Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course