Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course