Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education