Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons