Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)