Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education