Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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