Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology