Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important 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