Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses