Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources