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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education