Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses