Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources