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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)