Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education