Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)