Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)