Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning