Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs