Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs