Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources