Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)