Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education