Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses