Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons