Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education