Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses