Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not 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 subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free