Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free