Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources