Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses