Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses