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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)