Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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