Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)