Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)