Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education