Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education