Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs