Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc