Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs