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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology