Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)