Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education