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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course