Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning