Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses