Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses