Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education