Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs