Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)