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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program