Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free