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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources