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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs