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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons