Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition