Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses