Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education