Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research