Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution