Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs