Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education