Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books