Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit