Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses