Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)