Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)