Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses