Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program