Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs