Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program