Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses