Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)