Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List