Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)