Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books