Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs