Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)