Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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