Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education