Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources