Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources