Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education