Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book