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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course