Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition