Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources