Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)