Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course