Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)