Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education