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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses