Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books