Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education