Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)