Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive 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 talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)