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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course