Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs