Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons