Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education