Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons