Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education