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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)