Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources