Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)